Advent Studies 

In The Christmas Letters, author and pastor Magrey deVega invites you to hear the miracle of Christ’s birth from those who first told the story. Rob Fuquay provides insight to important locations and characters of the Christmas story in On the Way to Bethlehem.

Make this holiday season more meaningful with an Advent Bible study from Cokesbury. Whether you're looking for a lectionary-based, topical, or faith-in-pop-culture study, Cokesbury has the perfect Advent study for your church, small group, or family. Use our Studies Comparison Chart to easily find your ideal study for Advent 2024.

Advent, the beginning of the church year, starts four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. During Advent, Christians prepare for and anticipate the coming of Christ. As we reflect on Jesus' birth in a humble stable in Bethlehem, we also look forward to His second coming, fulfilling all that was promised in His first.

In Experiencing Christmas, author Matt Rawle shows how the sights, sounds, and scents of the Advent season signal the radical event of Christ's birth. Similarly, Rachel Billups'  An Unlikely Advent reflects themes of hope, love, joy, and peace through the often-overlooked characters of Elizabeth, Zechariah, Herod, and the shepherds, offering fresh insights for your Advent Bible study.

Beloved pastor Will Willimon's Heaven and Earth explores the mystery of Jesus as both fully human and divine, while Louie Giglio’s Waiting Here for You reveals how waiting during Advent mirrors our anticipation of God’s fulfillment in our lives.

Prepare your heart for Christ’s coming with Adam Hamilton’s Prepare the Way for the Lord, which draws on the life and ministry of John the Baptist. In The Angels of Christmas, Susan Robb dives deep into the angelic visits that announced Jesus’ birth, connecting these stories with God’s presence in our lives today.

For a more light-hearted approach, Matt Rawle’s The Heart That Grew Three Sizes reflects on the Grinch’s transformation through the lens of faith, while his The Gift of the Nutcracker uses the beloved holiday classic to draw participants closer to Christ.

Take an Advent journey with All the Good, where Wesleyan scholars explore John Wesley's means of grace, or go deeper into the Christmas story with Adam Hamilton’s The Journey, which blends history and faith as Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem.

In Incarnation, Hamilton examines the names of Christ, exploring the historical and personal significance of Jesus’ birth. Dr. Ed Robb’s Making Room focuses on the outward warmth of welcome exemplified in the Advent story, while Light of the World by Amy-Jill Levine brings fresh scholarly insights into the texts surrounding Christ’s birth.

For those seeking a deeper connection to Wesleyan traditions, Almost Christmas ties Advent themes of love, hope, joy, and peace with a wholehearted commitment to following Christ. Meanwhile, Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem invites small groups to rediscover the wonder and joy of Christmas.

For a unique take on a classic, The Redemption of Scrooge by Matt Rawle finds gospel truths in Dickens’ timeless tale, making it an ideal study for Advent. Finally, in Not a Silent Night, Adam Hamilton offers a unique perspective on the life of Jesus through the eyes of His mother, Mary, as we journey backward from His death to His birth.

No matter what study you choose, Cokesbury is your one-stop destination for Advent supplies. From Advent candles and wreaths to seasonal bulletins, paraments, banners, and stoles, we have everything you need to make this Advent season meaningful and joyous.